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How much of an economic boom is the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the U.S. hosting cities?

KERA | By Dylan Duke

Published June 15, 2026 at 5:44 PM EDT

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The FIFA World Cup is thought to bring an economic windfall to the cities and regions where games will be played during four weeks this summer. How true is that?